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May 8, 2025

The State of Science at 100 Days: Co-Opted, Hindered, and Undermined

We’ve been watching how the Trump administration has been abusing and co-opting science to advance its political goals across the federal government in its first 100 days.

Jules Barbati-Dajches
Analyst

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May 8, 2025

The Trump Administration Is Attacking the Science in the National Environmental Policy Act

Kristie Ellickson
Senior Scientist

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May 7, 2025

A Cruel Tradeoff: Building the “Amazon of Deportation” While Tearing Down Health and Human Services

Derrick Z. Jackson
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June 15, 2022

5 Powerful Facts for Global Wind Day

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June 13, 2022

Do We Really Need New Technology to Fight Climate Change?

Johanna Chao Kreilick
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June 10, 2022

Now Mobilizing Against Gun Violence: Scientists and Public Health Professionals

Derrick Z. Jackson
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June 9, 2022

The Insurrection Isn’t Over: January 6 Hearings Must Address the Threat of Future Election Violence

Michael Latner
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June 8, 2022

Reducing Gun Violence: What Role for the CDC?

Andrew Rosenberg
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June 8, 2022

Ask a Scientist: How to Disarm Disinformation

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

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June 7, 2022

Biden Administration Moves to Unblock Solar Power

John Rogers
Energy Campaign Analytic Lead

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June 7, 2022

We Need Climate Resilience Legislation—Now

Shana Udvardy
Senior Climate Resilience Policy Analyst

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June 6, 2022

Climate Change, Danger Seasons and the Need for Global Action

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

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June 6, 2022

We’re Naming Summer “Danger Season” in the US. Here’s Why.

Kristy Dahl
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June 3, 2022

Blinken’s Big China Speech: The Good, The Bad, and the Wrong

Gregory Kulacki
East Asia Project Manager

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June 2, 2022

Corporate Climate Disclosure Rule Could Make the World a Little Less Dangerous

Laura Peterson
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June 1, 2022

EPA’s Proposed Truck Rule Delays Justice for Freight-Impacted Communities

Dave Cooke
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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May 31, 2022

Un año récord para la energía solar: las 5 claves

John Rogers
Energy Campaign Analytic Lead

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May 31, 2022

Minnesota Should Go All-In on Climate Solutions

Meghan Hassett
Former Contributor

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May 31, 2022

Our Overdependence on Methane Gas is Costly: We Need Policymakers to Pass Clean Energy Legislation Now

Ashtin Massie
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May 27, 2022

Prepare for Another Dangerous Hurricane Season Predicted for 2022

Astrid Caldas
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May 26, 2022

La construcción de la resiliencia en una comunidad afro-puertorriqueña depende de criterios feministas

Juan Declet-Barreto
Senior Social Scientist for Climate Vulnerability

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May 26, 2022

Building Resilience in Afro-Puerto Rican Community Based on Feminist Practices

Juan Declet-Barreto
Senior Social Scientist for Climate Vulnerability

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May 26, 2022

Biden Shows True Strength During Visit to Japan

Gregory Kulacki
East Asia Project Manager

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May 26, 2022

A Year After the Shell Ruling: Big Victories and Next Steps for Climate Litigation

L. Delta Merner
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May 23, 2022

Can You Plug an Electric Car into a Regular Outlet? And Other Charging Questions Answered

Samantha Houston
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Leon Kunstenaar

May 23, 2022

Big Oil Investors Put to the Test at Annual Shareholder Meetings

Kathy Mulvey
Accountability Campaign Director, Climate & Energy Program

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May 19, 2022

Consumers Tell Tyson Foods to Keep Its Sustainability Promise

Karen Perry Stillerman
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